Geeta Dutt

Geeta Dutt, born Geeta Roy, was a prominent vocalist in Indian cinema during her prime years from 1947 to 1957. She lent her voice to popular film soundtracks such as Do Bhai, Barsaat, Andaaz, and Mahal. Known initially for her sorrowful ballads, Dutt transitioned to a more jazz-influenced style with the soundtrack of the 1951 film Baazi, directed by her future husband, Guru Dutt. Hailing from a middle-class family in Faridpur District, East Bengal, she gained recognition for her singing after moving to Mumbai in 1942. Despite facing a decline in popularity after 1949, Dutt maintained a successful career and married Guru Dutt in 1953, with whom she had three children. Following their divorce in 1957 and Guru Dutt's passing in 1964, Dutt faced personal struggles and health issues, eventually succumbing to cirrhosis of the liver on July 20, 1972.